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Trump says values Russia, China, Turkey’s non-interference into war against Iran

TASS English · 2026-06-24

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• What happened: US President Donald Trump praised the non-interference of Russia, China, and Turkey in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, calling their decisions "pretty amazing." • Why it matters: Trump's remarks highlight the geopolitical dynamics and alliances in the region, as well as the significance of these countries' choices in maintaining stability amid tensions. • What to watch next: Observers should monitor any shifts in the relationships between the US, Iran, and these nations, as well as potential developments in the ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts in the region.

Trump says values Russia, China, Turkey’s non-interference into war against Iran The US president called the decision "pretty amazing"WASHINGTON, June 25. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has said that he values Russia, China, and Turkey’s decision not to step in in the United States and Israel’s war against Iran. "He [Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan] stayed out of the war, you know. He was a prime candidate to go into the war with Iran, maybe on the Iran side, because he's not a big fan of Israel, as you know, and I asked him to stay out. He stayed out," he said. "And you know who else was great, it was President Xi [Jinping] of China. He could have come in, he gets half of his oil from that area, and I could see him wanting to, and I asked him to please stay out, and he did," he added. "Erdogan is a great leader, very strong person, great military, and I asked him to stay out, and he did, and so did President Xi, and frankly, so did [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. If you really look, but you could say that Vladimir has some other things to focus on, but they all stayed out. I mean, it was pretty, pretty amazing," Trump emphasized. 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